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This is just the most recent example of the "what kind of contractor should I hire" questions that we sometimes get here.

Is this considered on topic?

From the Off-topic page, "You should only ask practical, answerable questions based on actual problems that you face" it seems reasonable, however, it does seem like it's an "open-ended questions" that wouldn't be on-topic.

I'm somewhat divided on this question, and in the past I'm sure I've voted to close a few as "opinion based", others I've voted (or not-voted) to leave open.

Do we have something of an "official" stance on this type of question?

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  • Truly not an isolated question. Based on the overwhelming (lack of) response, I guess there's no "official stance". :(
    – FreeMan
    Commented Aug 1, 2023 at 15:30
  • I just found DIY meta, here goes...
    – Triplefault
    Commented Aug 21, 2023 at 11:51
  • Not a "shopping question"?
    – gnicko
    Commented Jan 21 at 14:02

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Though this site is about doing things oneself, I would say hiring a contractor is something one would do oneself. The "Off-Topic" page says:

if your motivation is “I would like others to explain ______ to me”, then you are probably OK.

If I have a house problem to solve but I'm completely clueless where to start, and I think it's too much for me to do myself, getting expert advice on what professional to hire would seem a good thing.

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    Also depends what the problem is. A roof leak is easy, get a roofer, but a long term roof leak might need more than one type of contractor.
    – crip659
    Commented Sep 2, 2023 at 20:24

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